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$92+ Cheap flights from Columbus (CMH) to Pensacola (PNS)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — PNS
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Columbus to Pensacola
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbus to Pensacola. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 12, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/206:20 amCMH - PNS
1 stop3h 55mSouthwest
Thu 12/257:20 amPNS - CMH
1 stop4h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 12/11$444
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/205:00 amCMH - PNS
1 stop6h 15mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/312:33 pmPNS - CMH
1 stop4h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/11$493
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/238:05 amCMH - PNS
1 stop3h 57mDelta
Tue 12/307:16 pmPNS - CMH
1 stop3h 57mDelta
Deal found 12/10$505
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/214:45 pmCMH - PNS
1 stop6h 26mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/242:33 pmPNS - CMH
2 stops8h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/9$511
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/275:00 amCMH - PNS
1 stop6h 15mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/317:20 amPNS - CMH
1 stop6h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/11$515
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/296:20 amCMH - PNS
1 stop3h 50mSouthwest
Sat 1/33:30 pmPNS - CMH
1 stop7h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 12/10$522
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/229:00 amCMH - PNS
1 stop5h 31mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/264:55 pmPNS - CMH
1 stop5h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/9$540
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/158:33 pmCMH - PNS
1 stop17h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/174:44 pmPNS - CMH
1 stop26h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$541

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbus (CMH) to Pensacola (PNS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

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CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$183
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One-way from

$92
(Cheapflightsfares)

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October

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$381
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbus to Pensacola that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus Airport to Pensacola that are best for you.

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ColumbusPensacola

CMH - PNS

CMHPNS

Columbus

Wed 1/14

6:06 am-4:37 pm

1 stop11h 31m

Pensacola

Sat 1/17

5:33 pm-11:19 pm

1 stop4h 46m

$183

ColumbusPensacola

CMH - PNS

CMHPNS

Columbus

Fri 2/20

5:40 am-4:55 pm

1 stop12h 15m

Pensacola

Tue 2/24

4:51 pm-11:32 pm

1 stop5h 41m

$222

ColumbusPensacola

CMH - PNS

CMHPNS

Columbus

Sun 1/18

8:00 am-1:53 pm

1 stop6h 53m

Pensacola

Sun 1/18

5:54 pm-12:04 am

1 stop5h 10m

$255

ColumbusPensacola

CMH - PNS

CMHPNS

Columbus

Thu 1/15

5:45 am-3:08 pm

1 stop10h 23m

Pensacola

Wed 1/21

5:33 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops17h 42m

$264

ColumbusPensacola

CMH - PNS

CMHPNS

Columbus

Fri 1/16

6:06 am-4:37 pm

1 stop11h 31m

Pensacola

Fri 1/23

5:33 pm-8:30 am

1 stop13h 57m

$272

ColumbusPensacola

CMH - PNS

CMHPNS

Columbus

Sat 1/17

4:34 pm-7:58 pm

1 stop4h 24m

Pensacola

Sun 1/18

5:54 pm-12:04 am

1 stop5h 10m

$276

ColumbusPensacola

CMH - PNS

CMHPNS

Columbus

Sat 1/17

4:34 pm-7:58 pm

1 stop4h 24m

Pensacola

Tue 1/20

1:40 pm-7:14 pm

1 stop4h 34m

$276

ColumbusPensacola

CMH - PNS

CMHPNS

Columbus

Wed 1/14

11:03 am-1:53 pm

1 stop3h 50m

Pensacola

Tue 1/20

6:00 am-11:44 am

1 stop4h 44m

$276

ColumbusPensacola

CMH - PNS

CMHPNS

Columbus

Thu 2/12

6:15 am-3:56 pm

1 stop10h 41m

Pensacola

Tue 2/17

4:51 pm-9:40 am

1 stop15h 49m

$286

ColumbusPensacola

CMH - PNS

CMHPNS

Columbus

Sun 1/18

11:03 am-1:53 pm

1 stop3h 50m

Pensacola

Mon 1/19

4:04 pm-8:38 pm

1 stop3h 34m

$290

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Compare providers for flights from Columbus to Pensacola

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Columbus to Pensacola in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Columbus Airport-Pensacola flights, users find the pricing of CheapOair to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair Users can find the same prices on Columbus Airport-Pensacola flight deals on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Columbus Airport-Pensacola flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Columbus Airport-Pensacola flights, Cheapflights users trust CheapOair the most. CheapOair has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Columbus Airport-Pensacola flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Columbus to Pensacola

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Pensacola from Columbus with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Columbus Airport to Pensacola

How far ahead should I book a flight from Columbus Airport to Pensacola?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Columbus to Pensacola. Price data was last updated on December 5, 2025.

Booking 28 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Columbus Airport to Pensacola. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Columbus Airport to Pensacola?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to Pensacola (average of $120). Flying from Columbus Airport to Pensacola in July is currently the most expensive (average of $248). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CMH to PNS?

Find hourly flight availability from Columbus to Pensacola. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 24% on flights from Columbus Airport to Pensacola by exploring options for tickets at noon.

Reviews of airlines servicing Pensacola

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Pensacola. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Pensacola. Reviews last updated December 12, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and American Airlines from Columbus Airport to Pensacola by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,252 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,252 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,252 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Delta
7.9
Good
8,009 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,252 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,048 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,252 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,175 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,252 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Columbus to Pensacola. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Pensacola from Columbus?

    Pensacola (PNS) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Columbus to Pensacola. You should not have trouble finding flights to Pensacola from Columbus; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Columbus per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 4 airlines have flights to the Pensacola airport from Columbus. It is only a 4.0 mi journey from Pensacola (PNS) to Pensacola’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Columbus Airport to Pensacola?

    Airlines like Spirit Airlines and Delta fly from Columbus Airport to Pensacola in about 6h 53m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 38m. Columbus Airport and Pensacola are separated by a distance of 701 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Columbus Airport to Pensacola round-trip?

    Currently priced at $121, Spirit Airlines will fly you from Columbus Airport to Pensacola and back. In addition to Spirit Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $194 and $247, respectively. Spirit Airlines is priced at 64% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Columbus Airport to Pensacola one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $71. Users have also found prices from $108 and $118 on American Airlines and Delta, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Columbus to Pensacola that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Columbus to Pensacola flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Columbus to Pensacola?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Columbus to Pensacola.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Columbus to Pensacola?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Columbus to Pensacola by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Columbus Airport to Pensacola?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to Pensacola (average of $120). Flying from Columbus Airport to Pensacola in July is currently the most expensive (average of $248). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Columbus to Pensacola

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Columbus to Pensacola. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$123Average$210FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$227Average$360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$247Average$355FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$275Average$379FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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